How to send keys to any application using VB code

An easy way, is to use AppActivate to set focus on the program u want to control.  And then use SendKeys to interract with it.

ex:
    AppActivate "Untitled - Notepad"
    SendKeys "hello"

U can also use appactivate with en ID:
    Dim ID As Long
    ID = Shell("notepad.exe", vbNormalFocus)
    AppActivate ID
    SendKeys "hello"

oups, sorry mcrider, u were faster than me :)

I tried sending keys to the notepad but nothing gets printed on it.Is there any method using the API.

I tried sending keys to the notepad but nothing gets printed on it.Is there any method using the API.

Yes, there is an API method.  Using the SendMessage API you can simply and easily send any text you want.  (As long as you have the window location, ie: use Findwindow and stuff to locate it)

I'll give you an API example if you want one.  I just got back into coding action so, it would be hard to post one now, but, I could make one if you need it.

SendKeys are pitiful, why would anyone in the right mind even suggest them at all?


-Dave

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